65 GT Coupe with 289

Rolfey · October 23rd, 2006, 07:11 AM

Proud owner of a 65 GT Coupe/Hardtop with 289. Just found out that the carby is cracked near an air intake, some fool seems to have taken to it with a hammer. Looks like all original.
Looks like the carby is where I should start and work from there. Help on selection would be appreciated, whether I go 2V or 4V, for that matter does the 4V fit, will I need adaptors etc... not looking to go over the top here but want good performance, and an even better note from the exhaust. Thanks for your help folks

1slo5.0 · October 23rd, 2006, 10:47 AM

Get an Edelbrock Performer intake and a Holley 600 cfm carburetor.

orangeRcode · October 23rd, 2006, 11:07 AM

I have the Edlebrock Performer intake and 600 cfm Edlebrock 4 barrel on my J code 68. Very reliable carb with electric chock. Never fails to start, especially with a little ether on cold winter mornings. Holley makes a good carb as well. Both of these will be cheaper and more reliable than the stock carb.

Horseshoeing · October 23rd, 2006, 02:05 PM

If you want to keep the stock look, you can paint it the new intake same color as the block.

Rolfey · October 23rd, 2006, 04:55 PM

Doesnt look like there is a lot of room in a 65, any suggestions on a nice set of rims without having to flare the guards. Sizes etc.

Horseshoeing · October 23rd, 2006, 05:51 PM

I am looking at getting 15x7. Make sure you get the right offset. I am not sure what it is. I could find out.

03svtsnakevert · October 31st, 2006, 07:12 AM

I would go with an Edelbrock Performer 289 intake and a Holley 600

you can put 16s under car with the right profile tire

Rolfey · November 18th, 2006, 02:24 AM

Fuel guage on a 65 GT Coupe isnt working, any suggestions on how to fix? Also the speedo isnt steady, keeps jumping.. any thoughts... Cheers

03svtsnakevert · November 18th, 2006, 07:10 AM

Originally Posted by Rolfey

Fuel guage on a 65 GT Coupe isnt working, any suggestions on how to fix? Also the speedo isnt steady, keeps jumping.. any thoughts... Cheers

jumpy speedo sounds like a bad cable and the gas gauge could be the sending unit on the gas tank

Horseshoeing · November 19th, 2006, 01:23 PM

I got to fix my gas gauge too. I just don't have the time.

October 23rd, 2006, 07:11 AM	#1
Rolfey Newbie Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 5 iTrader: 0 reviews	65 GT Coupe with 289 Proud owner of a 65 GT Coupe/Hardtop with 289. Just found out that the carby is cracked near an air intake, some fool seems to have taken to it with a hammer. Looks like all original. Looks like the carby is where I should start and work from there. Help on selection would be appreciated, whether I go 2V or 4V, for that matter does the 4V fit, will I need adaptors etc... not looking to go over the top here but want good performance, and an even better note from the exhaust. Thanks for your help folks

October 23rd, 2006, 10:47 AM	#2
1slo5.0 MM Ninjas! 1990 Mustang LX 9.36@143 mph Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: North Fond du Lac, Wisconsin Posts: 11,375 iTrader: 1 reviews	Get an Edelbrock Performer intake and a Holley 600 cfm carburetor. __________________ My daily driver has 16 cylinders and 4400hp @ 1000 rpm.... ***1988 Mustang GT - Stock....almost

October 23rd, 2006, 11:07 AM	#3
orangeRcode Hardcore Enthusiast 11.21@123 -150 shot Join Date: May 2006 Location: Mustang/Yukon, OK Posts: 1,828 iTrader: 1 reviews	I have the Edlebrock Performer intake and 600 cfm Edlebrock 4 barrel on my J code 68. Very reliable carb with electric chock. Never fails to start, especially with a little ether on cold winter mornings. Holley makes a good carb as well. Both of these will be cheaper and more reliable than the stock carb. __________________

October 23rd, 2006, 02:05 PM	#4
Horseshoeing Classic Moderator Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: GA Posts: 4,177 iTrader: 0 reviews	If you want to keep the stock look, you can paint it the new intake same color as the block. __________________ Classic Mustangs are the best! Get one.

October 23rd, 2006, 04:55 PM	#5
Rolfey Newbie Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 5 iTrader: 0 reviews	And what about mag rims? Doesnt look like there is a lot of room in a 65, any suggestions on a nice set of rims without having to flare the guards. Sizes etc.

October 23rd, 2006, 05:51 PM	#6
Horseshoeing Classic Moderator Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: GA Posts: 4,177 iTrader: 0 reviews	I am looking at getting 15x7. Make sure you get the right offset. I am not sure what it is. I could find out. __________________ Classic Mustangs are the best! Get one.

October 31st, 2006, 07:12 AM	#7
03svtsnakevert Regular Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 289 iTrader: 0 reviews	I would go with an Edelbrock Performer 289 intake and a Holley 600 you can put 16s under car with the right profile tire __________________ Previous and Current Rides: 1967 Ford Mustang Coupe 2002 Ford Mustang GT--SOLD! 1967 Ford Fairlane 500 XL--SOLD! 2003 Ford Mustang Cobra 1 of 308--SOLD!! 2003 Kawasaki Mean Streak--SOLD!! 2006 Harley Davidson Screamin' Eagle V-Rod

November 18th, 2006, 02:24 AM	#8
Rolfey Newbie Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 5 iTrader: 0 reviews	Fuel guage on a 65 GT Coupe isnt working, any suggestions on how to fix? Also the speedo isnt steady, keeps jumping.. any thoughts... Cheers

November 19th, 2006, 01:23 PM	#10
Horseshoeing Classic Moderator Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: GA Posts: 4,177 iTrader: 0 reviews	I got to fix my gas gauge too. I just don't have the time. __________________ Classic Mustangs are the best! Get one.

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65 GT Coupe with 289

65 GT Coupe with 289

And what about mag rims?